80 for Brady
80 for Brady

Movie spotlight

80 for Brady

2023
Movie
98 min
English

Four lifelong friends set out on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in Super Bowl LI and witness one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, discovering that it's never too late to live life to the fullest. Inspired by a true story.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users74%
Director: Kyle MarvinGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

Four lifelong best friends, all New England Patriots fans aged 80, travel to Super Bowl LI in Houston to see their idol Tom Brady play. Over the course of their journey, they find themselves trying to navigate the modern world and recapture their passion for life, facing challenges and embracing new experiences along the way.

Critical Reception

80 for Brady received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised the chemistry and performances of its legendary lead actresses, some found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences, particularly fans of the actresses and the New England Patriots, generally responded more favorably to the film's feel-good message and nostalgic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the star power and camaraderie of its lead actresses.

  • Critiqued for a formulaic plot that relies heavily on its charming cast.

  • Appreciated by audiences for its lighthearted and feel-good tone.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, highlighting the performances of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field as the main draw. Many found it to be a fun and heartwarming movie, though some felt the story was somewhat predictable and could have offered more depth.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by a real group of New England Patriots fans who called themselves 'The Over 80 Club' and traveled to games to support their team.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There are times when just the four ladies on screen make this mildly amusing, but sadly that's about as entertaining as it gets. The four friends have been following NFL superstar Tom Brady throughout his career and when he, just shy of his...

Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

It is very rare for my wife to suggest I watch a sports movie with her. But her interest in the four elderly female stars (well three of them anyway as she hadn’t seem Rita Moreno in very much) overcame her total lack of interest in sports....